| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.77 |
| Liaison | Brandon Hoover |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2021 |
Messiah University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Lori
Chance Sustainability Program Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines, or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across multiple commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
https://www.messiah.edu/info/20735/purchasing/1166/best_practices
2. All things being equal, (quality, service, price and delivery) Messiah University favors making purchases locally, and where applicable, with certified diversity suppliers.
9. Messiah University will purchase Energy Star rated appliances and equipment whenever financially possible.
NOTE: Energy Star is a joint certification program between the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy certifying products which are more energy efficient than the average. In conjunction with the President’s Climate Commitment, Messiah University has adopted an Energy Star Purchasing Policy. Departments should analyze the short and long-term savings of using an Energy Star appliance over a less energy efficient model prior to each purchase. (There is a calculator available on the Energy Star website. http://www.energystar.gov)
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
We use a software program that assist in cost projections and life cycle analysis for deferred equipment and building infrastructure replacement.
All of the campus equipment and building infrastructure systems have been entered into a software program that provides life cycle management. The program provides cost estimates and project replacement time frames. This information is compared to work history and equipment reliability and capital dollars for replacement and upgrades is determined by priority.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating consumable office products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating furniture and furnishings?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) and equipment?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
When EPEAT first came out we made a decision that this was a standard that we would support. Since that time 5-8 years ago, we purchase the highest EPEAT standard when available
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable procurement program or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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